Latest Updates

A short notice to state that I have updated the Disclaimer page to cover image rights.

Also due to vulnerabilities with having your email address displayed openly on a website, namely scams and spams, I've condensed the contact menu to simply the Contact Gym Pal page.

I've also replaced all links to my email address for this site in articles with the aforementioned link. I get an email notification of any feedback form submissions anyways, whilst hiding my email address from email harvesting bots.

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Planes of motion and axes

An important but often awkward or difficult concept of exercise to get your head around are the planes of motion and associated axes. These refer to the different dimensions and axes that body motions occur in.

Working out in all three planes of motion helps improve your neuromuscular efficiency, meaning greater cohesion and co-ordination between your muscles and central nervous system.

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Purpose and scope

A simple update to announce the publishing of the purpose and scope page for the Gym Pal site.

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Dorsal Raises

The dorsal raise, also known as the prone back extension, is a simple and basic but highly effective lower back strengthening exercise that can be done anywhere.

The dorsal raise also targets your inner core and gluteal region, helping improve your posture and your posterior chain.

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The importance of your gym gear

An aspect of exercise that can have a significant impact is what you wear whilst performing a work out. Most people are happy enough to simply buy and wear gym gear that appeals to them and there is nothing wrong in that, it helps display your persona and character. Yet sometimes it is worthwhile to judge whether it is what’s best suited for what you are doing.

Below I will share some personal experiences I've had over the years.

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